Conferences
2–4 November 2025, Online
The 2nd International Online Conference on Risk and Financial Management: Revisiting AI and Machine Learning Techniques in Finance and Economics (IOCRF2026), 2–4 November 2026

We are pleased to announce the 2nd International Online Conference on Risk and Financial Management: Revisiting AI and Machine Learning techniques in finance and economics (IOCRF2026), which will be held online from 2 to 4 November 2026.
Based on the success of the 1st edition, the primary goal of IOCRF 2026 is to bring together researchers, scholars, and professionals from around the world working in the broad fields of economics and finance and to continue the success of previous editions.
Conference Chair:
Prof. Dr. Thanasis Stengos, University of Guelph, Canada
Topics of Interest:
S1. Generative AI: Paradigm Shifts in Finance and Economics
Chaired by Prof. Dr. Svetlozar (Zari) Rachev, Texas Tech University, USA
S2. Machine Learning for Next-Generation Risk Modeling
Chaired by Prof. Dr. Thanasis Stengos, University of Guelph, Canada
S3. Blockchain and Digital Assets: Frontier Analytics
Chaired by Dr. Alessio Faccia, University of Birmingham Dubai, UAE
S4. Data Capitalization: Reconstructing Economic Valuation
Chaired by Dr. Sisira Colombage, Federation Business School, Australia
S5. Ethical AI and Financial Technology Governance
Chaired by Prof. Dr. Xianrong (Shawn) Zheng, Old Dominion University, USA
S6. Emerging Tech Convergence: Future Financial Infrastructure
Chaired by Prof. Dr. Ramona Rupeika-Apoga, University of Latvia, Latvia
Guide for Authors
Please submit your abstract before 6 July 2026.
https://sciforum.net/user/submission/create/1525
Registration for the event is FREE and open until 27 October 2026
https://sciforum.net/event/IOCRF2026?section=#registration
For detailed guidelines on abstract submission and publication opportunities, please consult the “Instructions for Authors” section on the conference website.
Awards
Best Oral Presentation Award and Best Poster Award (Six Winners)
Each winner will receive a certificate and a prize of CHF 200.
Contact
For inquiries, please contact: iocrf2026@mdpi.com
We look forward to seeing you at IOCRFS2026!